Moravia cholera outbreak leads to lower quarantine
The steamer Moravia from Hamburg reports twenty-two deaths from cholera during the voyage. It is ordered to lower quarantine ten miles south of Swinburne Island. Most passengers show few new cases and women ill on board recover. Contained discussions include attire of harbor police to guard quarantined vessels and doubt about true Asiatic cholera.
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New Yor
Moravia
Hamburg
Swinburne Island
Talmadge
Shore
Jenkins
Health Board
Byron
Jen Iess
Sidge
SGF
Gallis
Lahn
Gallia
Circassia
Marantine
Teutoniceft
No Republican Candidate Decided for Ninth District Race
The executive committee of the tenth district met at Allavera Georgia on September 2 and decided not to nominate a Republican congressional candidate. The stormy session lasted three hours with little business, as negro voters show strong support for Major Black.
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Watson
Allavera
Tenth District
Congressions
Ted
John M. Barnes
McDaffie
Fuscstacens
Grand Slaughter Sale Advertised for Week Start
An 1808 newspaper notice touts a week of special goods sales with extra staff and unprecedented discounts. The seller promises large stock, early arrival at six o'clock, and aggressive pricing to attract buyers.
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Stoc
Closeout sale on fabrics and blankets with deep discounts
A fragmentary ad lists Black Check Muslin 3 cents a yard, Calicoes 34 cents, yard wide Bleaching 3 cents, Corded Dress Goods 4 cents, Satin Llama Cloth 5 cents, and 20 more fabric items. Blankets range from 90 cents to 12 50, with various flannels and brushes offered at marked-down prices. Sale urges immediate purchase to avoid missing out.
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Namngook
Another Chance For You Blankets On Credit
Blankets offered with credit terms described as another chance for you. White blankets in sanitary gray measure full size priced at 35 cents each. Brown woolen blankets priced at 38 cents.
Georgia Man Invited to Speak in Illinois Campaign
Georgia public men are in demand in the North as the national committee on speakers invites stump speakers for the nationwide campaign. Hon. James M. Smith of Oglethorpe will travel to Illinois around early October for ten days to advocate Cleveland and Stevenson. Col. Smith’s forceful, practical stump speech impresses farmers and is expected to aid Democratic efforts in Illinois.
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Georgia
National Committee On Speakers
B. B. Smalley
James M. Smith
Oglethorpe
Illinois
Cleveland
Stevenson
Col. Smith
Canadians Take Action On Russian Seizures
A Victoria crowd reacts to news of an American and three Canadian schooners seized off the Russian coast. The British Columbia Sailors' Association calls for a full report from Premier John Abbott and prepares actions, reflecting national concern over foreign seizures.
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The
British Columbia Sailors’ Association
Victoria
British Columbia “Sailors” Association
Ita
Bold blackmail shocks Memphis society
Memphis notices expose a bold blackmail attempt against James Yonge, a wealthy cotton factor, by newspaper carrier R. M. King and his wife. Yonge received a note from Mrs King inviting him to her residence. upon arrival, King held him at gunpoint and forced a $5,000 note secured by a mortgage, then allowed him to leave. The notes were later repudiated by Yonge when presented to a real estate firm.
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Memphis
James Yonge
R. M. King
Yonge
King
Jones and Sutler clash in Conway political debate
Senator James K. Jones and J B Sutler met in Conway for a joint debate on September 2. The event sparked tensions when John Ingram, a People's party member, accused Ben Durham of deceit. The exchange turned heated with fear of further trouble as the crowd grew restless.
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Conway
James K. Jones
J. B. Sutler
People’s Party
Jones
John Ingram
Peopleite
Ben Durham
Hall's Hanging Ends Slayers Last Night on Earth
Talton Hill, executed for killing ninety nine men, spent a sleepless night as guards held two hundred armed men to prevent rescue. He spoke on the scaffold, dropped at 12 34, dying eleven minutes later from a broken neck. His sister visited and vowed retribution. Father Luckie stayed with him, offering spiritual aid. Next week Danielsville court week features a large Democratic rally with Hon. Homes G. Lawson addressing the crowd.
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Talton Hill
Earth
Hall
Father Luckie
Danielsville
G. Lawson
Free State
Bargain 19th Century Housewares Sale List
A list of household items with low prices including glass syrup pitchers buckskin purses siren and other small goods. Items feature prices such as pinned in cents per item including slate pencils pins and hose for ladies and men alongside cologne bay rum and pepper grinders.
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Ares
Bargain Robes and Dress Goods Sale Exclaims Prices Galore
A retail ad proclaims deep discounts on robes from 2 to 6 dollars with many items at 8 to 74 cents per yard. White satin, muslin, and Ballantine fabrics close out. wool brocade and cashmere dress goods offered as low as 8 to 20 cents a yard. Large stock includes outings, suitings, and percales with dramatic price cuts to clear inventories.
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Lin
Ballantine
Sheppard
Lawrenceville Democratic rally and barbecue planned
The Lawrenceville Democratic club votes to hold a grand rally and barbecue on September 22 with county clubs invited. Arrangements will seek state campaign speakers. W. E Simmons, Card Tate, Charlie Smith, and Hoke Smith expected to speak during the court term as the party aims for large majorities.
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Lawrenceville
Democratic Club
State Oampsign
W. E Simmons
Car
Tate
Charlie Smith
Hoke Smith
Democracy
Gwinnett
Candler
Speer
Independent
Bleaching Fabric Sale Prompted by Rimnan’s and Sea Island Loads
A local sale advertises Rimnan's fine Bleaching and Sea Island Sheeting. Bundles offered at 6 yards for 25 cents, 12 yards for 50 cents, 25 yards for 100, with limited large purchases not exceeding 100 dollars. Additional pieces priced 44 to 74 cents per piece.
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Rimnan
Embroideries At Great Reduction Weekend Sale
All embroideries reduced with 20 to 35 cent qualities cut to 12 cents and 20 to 60 cent qualities reduced to 8 cents at the Aenant Embroiderie. Bargains span a range of fabrics and trims for immediate purchase.
Slipper Lot Ads Offer Shoes At Reduced Prices
A fragmented ad lists slippers and men's patent leather oxfords with price points and sales notes. Items include 150 slippers at Sic and 200 slippers at Que, plus shoes described as pendeuiess peagebiries with prices 125 to 2 95. Indicates a choice at 6 gents a pair at 90.
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Sic
Que
Groceries advertise low prices on staples
A historical grocer lists Soap 12 bars for 25 cents, Sugar 20 pounds for 100, coffee by the barrel, roasted coffee 22 cents a pound, Soda 5 pounds for 25 cents, tea 25 cents a pound, and matches five cents per dozen. The message notes competitors tried to drive them from the market but promotion continues this week.
Complete Returns From Tillman Victory in Georgia Elections
The September report reverse predicts Tillman’s statewide majority around 18 547 with strong showing in districts. Congressional races show Tillman 4 112 Tarbert 3 064 in the second district and Shell 10 205 Johnson 7 250 in the fourth. Forsyth County Third Party suffers a black eye in primaries. 274 votes cast for six candidates signaling decline of the Third party. Buck Branch hosts Cleveland Leavers openly. R B Russell faces third party opposition. Oscar Brown nominated for solicitor general in Banks County.
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Columpi
D. C
Tillman
Register
Steppard
Tillmanites
Cleveland
Brawley
Stokes
George Tillman
Tarbert
Aldrich
Gaton
Talbert
Latimer
Alliance
Johnston
Shell
Johnson
Strait
Hemphill
Union
Spartanbure
McLaurin
Smith
Morse
Maj Rity
Comutse
Forsyth County
Yin
B.H. Brown
W.J
Pirkle
J. RB
Henderson
J M
Bruce
Lopper
Keth
Cunningham
W. J.pirkle
Somorron Geenard
R. B. Russell
Oscar Brown
Banka County
Tom Watson
Hope
Four gubernatorial candidates in Tennessee race
Nashville reports four contenders for governor in a heated campaign ahead. Democratic nominee Judge Turney, Republican Geo W Winstead, Prohibitionist Edward H East, and independent incumbent John P Buchanan outline plans as party lines sharpen. An executive committee for the campaign is formed. A separate local altercation ends with a coroner’s inquest verdict of justifiable homicide after Wright and Stringer exchange gunfire. Stringer dies, Wright wounded.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Turney
Supreme Court
Geo. W. Winstead
Edward H. East
John P.buchanan
Buchan
Buchanan
Aida
B B Wright
Will Stringer
Tom Bearden
Hanson
Wright
Stringer
Dorsey
Ganesville Eagle
Missing Glynn judge Blain forfeits bond in Cuba escape
Glynn county Georgia reports Judge Blain fled to Cuba after forfeiting a 3300 bond tied to a sensational safe robbery. Relatives will pay the debt to Michelson. Blain resigned as Ordinary via wire to Governor Northen, and an election was ordered within twenty days to fill the unexpired term.
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William R. Blain
Glynn
Jacob Michelson
Brunswick
Blaine
Welcher
Michelson
Cuba
Blain
Northen
J. S. Beach
Beach
Spectacle Diamond Lenses and Skiff Jewelry Ad
An erratic ad-like fragment touts famous names including Cleveland and Watson, promoting diamond lenses as a must see spectacle. It urges repairs and purchases from Skiff, promising sturdier, well-kept horses and quality service amid odd weathered phrasing.
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